Resolution; designating April 15, 2026 as Purple Up! For Military Kids Day in Oklahoma; and thanking military families.

Resolution
ENROLLED SENATE
RESOLUTION NO. 31 By: Pederson

A Resolution designating April 15 as Purple Up! For
Military Kids Day in Oklahoma; and thanking military
families.

WHEREAS, April is recognized worldwide as the Month of the
Military Child, with special recognition on April 15 as Purple Up!
For Military Kids Day; and

WHEREAS, the Month of the Military Child was established in 1986
by former United States Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger to
honor the sacrifices made by military families and to acknowledge
the vital role military children play within the armed forces
community; and

WHEREAS, military children face unique challenges as a result of
their parents’ incredible service, including frequent relocations,
long separations, and multiple deployments to combat zones, all
while enduring the uncertainty of their parents’ safe return; and

WHEREAS, these children exemplify resilience, courage, and
strength, navigating the hardships of military life with admirable
perseverance and adaptability; and

WHEREAS, the tradition of wearing purple, known as the “purple
suit”, symbolizes unity across all branches of the military—
combining Air Force blue, Army green, Navy blue, Marine red, and
Coast Guard blue to represent a shared commitment to service and
sacrifice; and

WHEREAS, on April 15, wearing purple serves as a visible tribute
to military children, celebrating their important contributions.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE 2ND SESSION
OF THE 60TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:

THAT the Oklahoma State Senate designates April 15 as Purple Up!
For Military Kids Day in Oklahoma.

THAT the Oklahoma State Senate expresses gratitude to military
families and their children for their sacrifice and dedication to
our state and nation.

Adopted by the Senate the 15th day of April, 2026.

Presiding Officer of the Senate

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________
day of __________________, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By: _________________________________